Georgia Code Title 42. Penal Institutions § 42-9-90

(1) “Adult” means both individuals legally classified as adults and juveniles treated as adults by court order, statute, or operation of law.

(2) “Offender” means an adult placed under, or subject to supervision as the result of the commission of a criminal offense and released to the community under the jurisdiction of courts, paroling authorities, corrections, or other criminal justice agencies.

(3) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any other territorial possessions of the United States.